Nuclear test sanctions unlikely to be eased
"Western intelligence officials have long been concerned that fundamentalist forces might seize power in Pakistan and gain control of its nuclear arsenal. This now seems a real pos…
One-eyed tyrant of the Taliban who remains invisible to his subjects
History of Mullah Omar and his friendship with Osama bin Laden. From Lahore. Daily Telegraph, UK.
Pakistan faces dilemma after backing Bush
"A senior Pakistani official said: 'This is a moment of reckoning for Pakistan. It has to decide whether it wants to be part of the international community or to go it alone with a…
Pakistan frustrated by lack of clear US lead
Washington's unwillingness to provide arms and money to the anti-Taliban Pathan forces in southern Afghanistan who want to start an uprising. Daily Telegraph, UK.
Pakistan intelligence services failing to weaken Taliban
The strategies of Pakistan's Interservices Intelligence (ISI). Daily Telegraph, UK.
Pakistanis fail to win handover of bin Laden
"Although the hard core of the Taliban army is still holding together and has successfully fought off a week-long offensive by the anti-Taliban United Front, the Taliban administra…
Silk Road mined and blocked by rebel tribesmen
Criticisms from Pakistani officials of the continued bombardment of Afghanistan which is showing few results, and criticisms from the US of Pakistan's inability to mobilise defecto…
Taliban dissidents may defect to exiled king
"Hundreds of Taliban commanders, mullahs and tribal leaders are ready to defect to the former King Zahir Shah who has issued an appeal for a national uprising against the regime." …
Taliban executes rebel on mission for peace
The execution of Abdul Haq close to the eastern city of Jalalabad. In Islamabad. Daily Telegraph, UK.
Taliban leaders send families to safety
Those involved include Wakil Ahmed Muttawakil, the Taliban foreign minister. In Islamabad. Daily Telegraph, UK.
Talk to outsiders and you'll die, say Taliban
"The international community has virtually isolated the Taliban regime: Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic relations with Kabul yesterday. However, the Taliban are also trying to isol…
Tribal mix is the key, not military might
"Experts believe that breaking up the Taliban infrastructure depends, in large measure, on offering a credible plan to install a new government that can win legitimacy across a cou…
US 'lacks knowledge to launch land war'
"The lack of intelligence stems from Washington's decision effectively to ignore developments in Afghanistan from 1989 after Moscow withdrew its forces." From Lahore. Daily Telegra…
US demands use of Pakistani air space
"Washington's requests are believed to include permission for the use of Pakistani air space for the bombing of bin Laden's camps, the immediate halting of Pakistani fuel and suppl…
US seeks approval of Teheran regime
"Iran will not join the US-led multinational coalition even though it loathes the Taliban. But Washington is anxious to make sure that Iran will raise no objections to its planned …
Wealthy businessman who controls thousands of Arab militants
About Osama bin Laden and Al'Qaeda. Daily Telegraph, UK.
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